Australia 2014/ 2015: Gravel Cyclist is Down Under
While most people spent their Christmas Eve with family, friends, or having a drink at the pub, I was boarding a Qantas Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas, bound for Sydney,…
Jingle Bells (Bikes) – an Ode by K-Dogg
GravelCyclist.com isn't liable for any grumpy roadies that may be PO'd by K-Dogg's poem :D Jingle Bells Roadies smell Cross bikes rule the night Oh what fun is it to…
Training Ride 101 – The Eve of Eve Evening Ride wherein K-Dogg Meets Big Pink
This Tuesday's GCX ride report courtesy of BHT (Big Head Todd) With the onset of holiday travels big and small plus one regular on a "rest week" (yeah, we didn't…
The Rodman Dam (Damn) Training Ride Video
If you missed the report about Gravel Cyclist's recent Rodman Dam (Damn) training ride, take a browse HERE. Seventy miles of fun, summarized into about four minutes. We'll be riding…
American Classic Double Wheelbag Review
The humble wheelbag has to be one of the most overlooked and forgotten pieces of cycling gear in existence. I mean, do you walk around the house thinking, wow, I…
“Gravel” the Owl
Saturday, December 21, 2014. Some of the Gravel Cyclist crew were partaking in a road ride, with 70 miles of meandering on the agenda. Three of the ride's attendees were…
Ritchey Breakaway Cross Bike Review – Part One
Ritchey Break-Away Steel Cross Frameset The Ritchey Break-Away (Steel) cross frameset is a full size bike / frame, that can be split apart to fit into a travel case. Unlike…
Gerry Pflug’s UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Carbon Single Speeder
Gerry Pflug's UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Carbon Single Speed Bike Mr Pflug rode this machine at four of the Ultra CX single speed category races he attended during the 2014…
Training Ride 101 – The Tuesday Night GCX Worlds Report
December in Gainesville, Florida Tuesday, December 16, 2014. The temperature at 6pm was about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best time of the year to live in this part…
Training Ride 101 – Rodman Dam (Damn)
For those not in the know, there is a plethora of dirt, limerock and sandy roads, completely devoid of motor vehicles and humans, all within an hour and a bit…
Training Ride 101 – The Mudd Dogg Road Training Ride Video
What do you do when you've been locked in the house for three days, due to pouring rain, driving wind and generally rubbish weather? Answer, you head out with several…
Stephanie Swan’s UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Crux Pro Carbon
Stephanie Swan's UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Crux Pro Carbon Ms Swan rode this machine at five of the six Ultra CX races she attended this year; her results speak for…
Training Ride 101 – Know when to push the Abort Button
Listen to your Body This post isn't about me whinging or expecting folks to take pity. I've been dealing with a nasty cold that took hold immediately after this year's…
Sub 9 Gravel Grovel 2014 – The Winner’s Race Report!
Tim Proctor's Sub 9 Gravel Grovel Race Report The Gravel Grovel is held every year the weekend after Thanksgiving in my "backyard", the Hoosier National Forest, I've participated in all…